Brooklyn

Two new boulangeries are in the works<p>French bakery Maison Kayser plans to open two locations in D.C. later this year, marking the global boulangerie’s latest expansion in the U.S. outside of New York City.<p>The carb haven, which bakes assorted goods and pastries daily, chose downtown and Mt. Vernon …

Just 4 percent of area employment is in the garment manufacturing industry, a report finds<p>As the hearing to rezone the Garment District looms, a new report issued by a neighborhood business improvement district advocates for the lifting of the zoning restrictions protecting the shrinking industry. …

Check out homes for sale in Windsor Terrace, Bushwick, and Park Slope<p><i>Welcome to the</i> <i>Brooklyn Townhouse Roundup</i><i>, where we—you guessed it—take a look at the most notable Brooklyn townhouses on the market. Got tips?</i> <i>Send 'em here</i><i>.</i><p>↑In Boerum Hill, an 1870s brownstone has been fully renovated and is going …

The nondescript design replaces plans for an undulating Karl Fischer-designed hotel<p>The nondescript 21-story building that is taking shape at 237 Duffield Street in Downtown Brooklyn has launched the lottery for 22 affordable apartments. The Castle Rock Equities-developed mixed-use building will …

I was scurrying down Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn, NY — running late to catch the subway, as per usual — when I saw it: the glorious chalkboard sign outside of Whole Foods that read <i>boozy milkshakes</i>. After rubbing my eyes and seeing that the words didn't disappear, I realized I wasn't just imagining …

Byggyz on the Lower East Side has been six years in the making<p>Six years in the making, quirky sandwich shop <b>Byggyz</b> — from renowned molecular gastronomy chef Wylie Dufresne’s dad <b>Dewey Dufresne</b> — has opened on the Lower East Side.<p>It’s a streamlined operation with just four sandwiches on the menu, of …

Summerhill covered up the hole-ridden walls Tuesday night<p>Following protests, boycotts, and social media backlash, <b>Summerhill</b> in Crown Heights has plastered over the controversial hole-ridden wall that the bar originally claimed came from bullet holes.<p>The bar and sandwich shop, located at 673 …

Plus, Daniel Humm’s take on Italian-American food is back<p>Tickets live for Wd~50 pop-up<p>Reservations are now open for chef <b>Wylie Dufresne</b>’s stint at the South Street Seaport Food Lab, where he’ll be reviving dishes from his famed restaurant <b>Wd~50</b> that shuttered in 2014. The molecular gastronomy pioneer …

Here’s how WalkScore ranks neighborhoods across New York City<p><b>Welcome to Curbed’s first-ever</b> <b>Transportation Week</b><b>!</b><p>From how to improve public transportation in cities, ranking the best car-free neighborhoods across the country, and a friendly competition between NYC, San Francisco, and Los Angeles to …

It now moved on to the City Council for approval<p>The redevelopment of the former Pfizer sites in Williamsburg is one step closer to becoming a reality; today, the City Planning Commission voted in favor of the project (the vote went 9-1), a crucial step in the ULURP process.<p>The project, which is …

Everything you need to know about the 15-month closure of service between Brooklyn and Manhattan<p>Brace yourselves, New Yorkers: the L train shutdown is coming.<p>In April 2019 the Canarsie Tunnel, which connects Brooklyn and Manhattan along the L line, will be closed entirely for 15 months. About …

Missy Robbins is taking on space at the Domino Sugar Refinery complex<p>Lilia chef <b>Missy Robbins</b> will open a second Williamsburg restaurant in the high-profile Domino Sugar Refinery revitalization. Robbins is staying mum about the details, but the <i>Post</i> reports she will take over about 4,000 square-feet …

Bottled Blonde and Concrete Cowboy have competition in River North’s former Parliament space<p>A flashy New York sports bar that offers bottle service and other clubby options is coming to Chicago, as <b>Bounce Sporting Club</b> should open at the end of October inside the former Parliament nightclub space at …